Established in 1991, Australian Catholic University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of North Sydney (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Strathfield, Adelaide and Rome. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a very large coeducational Australian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Australian Catholic University (ACU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 31 years old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ACU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.